The first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, began on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi after Fazr prayers on Friday.

The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema, billed as the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will begin Friday in Tongi.

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will be held on January 10-12 at Ijtema ground in Tongi.